They have some very good sponsors, but hard to compete with the Rip Curls etc. that Torquay get. Mortimer's in Drysdale have come on board last year. Getting some good local players back will help too, its hard to watch a team of ring ins who come and go.
Hey guys, what's happening with junior sport (not just footy), numbers seem to be low at all levels. I think it's a sign of the times with technology, social media etc. I think parents take the easy way out too, not insisting that kids get out and participate. What do you reckon? And what can we do about it?
Had to dig deep to find these posts but heard over the weekend this bloke hasn't been sighted since the Thursday night before round 1 after being named at 12 o'clock. Can anyone down at Modda confirm this?
First of all, thanks to the Geelong Stupid Advertiser for promoting the GFL and GDFL Anzac games, and giving nothing at all to the BFL Portarlington vs. Drysdale game. There were photos of captains from those Leagues in the paper, but no one from Portarlington and Drysdale? So Get F###Addy.
The GFL game was previewed because it's two of the in-form powerhouse clubs in the best country league in the state. No disrespect to Drysdale or Port, but neither of them looks likely to play finals this year so wouldn't have thought there'd be much external interest.
So why then a full page spread, photos etc. on the Thomson vs E Geelong match ????
Because it's the GDFL's version of OG v BH.
That's not the point, these were stand alone ANZAC Day games, and Port vs Drys has been playing this game for about 8 years now. Both these teams have been around a lot longer than Thomson, E Geelong, Heads and Grove and deserved more respect. Their rivalry has been around for many years more than OG V BH. Anyway, just my opinion.
I'm tipping there was a bigger crowd at Port vs Drys than those other games. All those people there must care about the BFL?? Also why are u posting on the BFL stream if you don't care about it?? Doesn't make sense.
This bloke should have just had a sook to the Modda Committee, worked for Zappa at GA, same situation.
That just means you have nothing better to do with your life, posting at all times of the day yourself, and then criticising me, bit hypocritical. Just my opinion though, also, I didn't know that there was a specific time of the day that people are meant to post???Yeah it's EXACTLY the same situation mate...
Just noticed you've posted the past 3 comments on here every day this week. Might be time to start looking for a job footyman
One of the Drysdale players started in the reserves and hasn't been named in the best by his club in any games this year and two of the OG players have also spent time in the reserves this year - one of them dropped after round 1!!! Yet coach goes to into press and says selection is all based on performance. Didn't realise that performance in the reserves counts.
Exactly right Nargo Magumbo, that proves my point 100%. And until they pick a team on form and on merit, NOT REPUTATION ALONE, it is a farce, and they will lose again and drop further down the ramnings. They reckon in the Addy that they (ie. The selectors) have seen every BFL game played this season. Rubbish. They could not possibly have watched Ocean Grove, Drysdale and Portarlington play and come up with that squad. To Demon14 the Portarlington Rep is young Williamson? Look at the form of Simpson from Portarlington as an example. Why isn't he in the squad, amongst others, if they are using current form as a selection criteria ???
I want to comment on umpires. I respect them, and never abuse them, they have a very, very tough job at all levels of footy. However at a recent junior game, the umpires ignored a reportable incident, right in front of 2 of them. They were overheard saying that they did not want to upset the spectators of a certain club, so they chose to do nothing. What message does this send to the victim, the players around the incident who saw it, the other player involved in the incident etc. They must report players who breach the rules, regardless of the reaction they think they'll get from certain spectators. They are paid to do a job, do it or don't umpire.
So, interleague this week. Great to see the BFL will be represented by a possible 6 Drysdale players. This from a team that has lost 5 games out of 6 by an average of just under 10 goals a game!! Must have picked them on form, not reputation of course.
